The Newton Sustainable Material Management Commission (SMMC) recently released a set of recommendations in their report, Setting the Path to Zero Waste: Recommendations on the Future of Residential Curbside Waste Management in Newton. The recommendations address the commission’s concerns regarding Newton’s … Read More
Package deliveries are peaking this time of year. Here’s some helpful info on how to sort and manage waste from shipments. In general, cardboard and paper can be recycled curbside in your green recycling cart or at the Resource Recovery … Read More
On December 2 Green Newton held a presentation on moving Newton to stronger waste reduction measures. Reducing waste is a matter of human and environmental health, equity, and also a way for the City to mitigate future rise in disposal costs. The … Read More
Hosts Gretchen Carey and Waneta Trabert talk with Kelley Dennings of the Center for Biological Diversity about simplifying the holidays and reducing waste. They discuss top holiday waste generators, alternative gift ideas, hosting and decorating, the role of public policy, … Read More
This week we continue offering ideas on gift giving that are gentler on the earth: Give a gift certificate to a favorite local restaurant. So many to choose from… The Newton Art Association (NAA) is partnering with the Centre Street … Read More
On Thursday, November 18, RecycleSmart MA gave a presentation on the collecting and recycling of plastic bags and wraps, including why they are collected separately at stores.
Keep the health of our planet in mind this year when selecting gifts for your loved ones. Enjoyable experiences, special thrift shop finds, and up-cycled or home made goods can all be thoughtful choices, and better for the planet than … Read More
On November 16, Newton became the 5th community in Massachusetts to ban the sale of miniature alcohol or “nip” bottles. Taking effect on June 30, 2022. We can look forward to fewer of these bottles littering our roadways and parks, … Read More
For those who want to stop receiving paper mailings from Globe Direct every week in their mailboxes, call 800-591-8802 or email direct@globe.com to unsubscribe. Done! Thank you to Dmitry Gen for this useful tip.
If you have campaign yard signs, please leave them in place on your lawn (or put them where they can easily be found — like near the front door) for pick up by the candidates. They can use them again … Read More
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